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Bholi — Syllabus
Gujarat Board · Class 10 · English
What Bholi covers in Gujarat Board Class 10 English: 4 topics, for the 2026-27 session. Part of the Gujarat Board Class 10 English syllabus.
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4 Topics · Gujarat Board Class 10 English · 2026-27
Topics in Bholi
1
Character Analysis and Background
- Bholi's real name is Sulekha, but she is called 'Bholi' (simpleton) due to her perceived lack of intelligence
- She suffered brain damage at 10 months after falling from a cot, which affected her speech and learning
- At age 2, she had smallpox that left permanent pock-marks on her face, making her less attractive
2
The Role of Education and the Teacher
- A primary school for girls opened in the village when Bholi was 7 years old
- The Tehsildar ordered Ramlal to send his daughters to school as an example to villagers
- Ramlal's wife initially opposed, fearing educated girls wouldn't find husbands
3
The Marriage Proposal and Climax
- Years later, Bishamber Nath, a 45-50 year old grocer, proposed to marry Bholi
- He was wealthy (shop, house, money in bank) but lame and had grown children from first wife
- Parents accepted because he didn't demand dowry and came from another village
4
Major Themes and Social Issues
- Gender discrimination: Different treatment of sons (education) and daughters (marriage)
- Power of education: Transforms Bholi from timid to confident
- Social barriers: Prejudice against people with disabilities or physical differences
Key Concepts
SulekhaRamlal's family showed clear gender biasWhen a girls' school openedBholi's teacher showed kindnessBishamber Nath
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Key topics in Bholi include Character Analysis and Background, The Role of Education and the Teacher, The Marriage Proposal and Climax, Major Themes and Social Issues. Study these first, then practise questions on each for the Gujarat Board Class 10 board exam.
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